PODCAST · technology
Nerd and Normal
by Clicks Online
Matthew, the Nerd, and Gareth, the Normal, talk through the world of Technology and work out what it all means. To watch the show check it out on YouTube
Episodes
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Nerd And Normal | Cloud Services and File Formats
With so many companies and emails offering online services, should you pay for them, do you need them and what does it all mean. Gareth and Matthew also look at the different file formats used by computers and programs. #cloudservices #fileformats #googledrive #icloud #dropbox #onedrive
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Nerd And Normal | Age Verification Coming To Your Personal Devices.
This week Gareth and Matthew look at the Age Verification coming to your devices and the security and personal issues it might cause. In the US California has already implemented laws requiring device makers to have age verification services on the new device on start up. They will also be…
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Nerd and Normal | Free Programs Every Windows Computer Should Have
This week Gareth and Matthew look at free programs to make your Windows computer work better, and free-er than you might think. Here is the full list of programs and links to download them. VLC Media Player https://www.videolan.org/ iTunes https://www.apple.com/itunes/ Audacity...
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Nerd and Normal | AI Use In Professional Photography
Gareth and Matthew talk to Vanessa Claire from Wisteria Weddings about how professional photographers can use AI. Vanessa also explains how photographers deal with AI content appearing on the internet making it difficult to tell real from fake. You can find out more about Vanessa and Wisteria...
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Nerd And Normal | Which AI Is Right For You
Matthew and Gareth look at the Australian government's deal with Anthropic for their AI to used for government services as well as the recent Anthropic Claude Code leak. They also look at which AI service, Google Gemini, Anthropic Cluade, Open AI ChatGPT and XAI Geok, is right for you. #ai...
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Nerd And Normal | Update on Australian Social Media Ban, Social Media Lawsuit & Adult Content Block
This week on Nerd And Normal Gareth and Matthew look at what has changed with the Social Media landscape after the Australian under 16 ban and the recent law suit in The USA. We also look at the new Adult content ban effecting Australians.
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Nerd and Normal | Naplan, Solid State Storage Deaths and "Viruses" on Phones and Tablets
This week Matthew and Gareth explain what happened with the 2026 NAPLAN tests and why there was an issue. They also look at why current Solid State Drives in computers can die losing all your data as well as how to clean "Viruses" off your Android phones and tablets and why they aren't actually...
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Nerd and Normal | Technology And How Doctors Use It To Keep Us Healthy
This week Matthew and Gareth spoke with with Dr Caroline Murtagh, a general practitioner from Lara, Victoria about how she uses technology to help her patients remain as health as possible. They talked about electronic medical records, telehealth consultations, and the challenges of AI in medical...
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Nerd and Normal | Financial Scams And How To Recover Your Money
Matthew and Gareth talk about how to recover money you have lost in a scam and who is responsible. The Australian Scams Prevention Framework can be found here http://bit.ly/4swPgd4 and the website for the Australian Financial Complaints Authority can be found here https://www.afca.org.au/...
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Nerd and Normal | The Way Phone And The Internet Works Continue To Change
Gareth and Matthew look at the way telephone systems and the way we connect to the internet has changed over the years.
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Nerd And Normal | Collaboration and Video Calling Programs, Good and Bad
This week Matthew and Gareth look at the increasing use of video conference programs like Zoom and Teams as well as programs used to remotely control computers from a distance. With remote access scams becoming a bigger issue the use of commercial programs for illegal activities is increasing.…
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Nerd And Normal | Internet And Its Effect On News And Media
This week Gareth and Matthew look at how the internet effects how we consume the news and entertainment. They also look at how the news you see and read can be biased thanks to the interests of the sources you see.
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Nerd and Normal | Email Issues Explained
This week Matthew and Gareth look at emails and all the issues people face with emails. They look at spam emails and how they get past spam filters and why can't you stop spam emails from getting into your spam folder completely. How emails can get to you if your email server goes down. Having a...
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Nerd and Normal | Phone and Computer Maintenance
This week Gareth and Matthew look into what you should do help keep your phones and computers working as well as possible. They touched on the latest update for Windows that was released in January 2026. ZDNet has a list of some of the issues that were created with the update...
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Nerd and Normal | CES 2026 Rundown and Special Guest Dr John Irvine with the Social Media Ban
This week Matthew and Gareth look at some of the interesting things from CES 2026. Lollipops where music can only be heard when you put them between your teeth. https://www.lollipopstar.com/ Sharpa Robots showing what robot hands are now capable of doing, including playing card games and ping…
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Nerd and Normal | Australian Technology Advancements
This week Gareth and Matthew discussed Australia's technological innovations and the social media ban for children. They reviewed the progress of the ban, noting that 4.7 million accounts were deleted but identified flaws in the system. Australian Innovation and Capitalisation Australia's history...
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Nerd and Normal | It's Christmas Time
This week Gareth and Matthew celebrate Christmas with you. They look at buying gaming presents for the young people or gamers in your family. Docking stations and power banks for presents. Details on what the rules are for power banks on Qantas and Jetstar can be found here,...
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Nerd and Normal | Answering Your Technology Questions
Smart Homes, Wearables, AR Glasses, Smart Meters and EV Charges Matthew and Gareth discussed the challenges of smart homes, including the complexity of setting up devices with different manufacturers and Wi-Fi settings. Matthew shared an experience of helping a customer with a completely smart…
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Nerd and Normal | New Ways To Log Into Websites and The Coming Social Media Changes
Matthew and Gareth discussed various security methods, including passwords, passkeys, and two-factor authentication. Matthew explained that while passwords are no longer sufficient, using a password manager can be risky due to potential security breaches. He advised against using passkeys, as…
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Nerd and Normal | How Technology Is Being Used To Keep Us Safe
This week Gareth and Matthew look into the use of technology police and other emergency services use to help keep us safe. They are joined by David Elliott who has served in NSW parliament as Minister for Transport, Minister for Veterans, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Minister for...
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Nerd and Normal | Using Your Technology To Save Money
This week Matthew and Gareth look into using your technology to save you money rather than costing you money. There are websites and services to help you save money as well as checking your bills for ways to save money. motormouth.com.au is both a website and app for you to find cheap petrol in...
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Nerd and Normal | Technical Terms In Plain English
On this episode Matthew and Gareth take the time to explain in simple English, using real examples, USB advancements, Wifi changes, 2 Factor Authentication, Cloud systems like iCloud, Australian Free To Air changes affecting older TV's, VPN's and what major computer parts do. Matthew explained…
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Nerd and Normal | Buying A New Phone
Smartphone Evolution: From Bricks to Foldables Gareth and Matthew discussed the history of smartphones. They explored the rapid technological advancements in smartphones over the past 20 years, highlighting the transition from basic models to foldable devices. Matthew explained the demise of...
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Nerd and Normal | Buying A New Computer
Gareth and Matthew discussed the end of Windows 10 support and upcoming computer sales. Looking at CPUs, comparing AMD Ryzen and Intel models. The AMD Ryzen3 and Intel i3 models for basic computing needs. There is a huge importance of entering a computer store with knowledge to navigate the...
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Nerd and Normal | Scams Affecting Our Lives
Gareth and Matthew discussed the increasing prevalence of digital scams and the challenges in protecting individuals from them. Damien Tudehope explains that the NSW government prioritises cybersecurity due to the high cost of preventing and remediating data breaches, which can lead to a loss of...
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Nerd and Normal | Special Guest and Inventor of the G-Mee Phone Charlie Brown
Matthew and Gareth talk to Charlie Brown the inventor of the G-Mee phone. au.g-mee.com/ G-Mee Phone on Amazon Charlie Brown talks about what got him started making the phone made for keeping children safe on phones and what the G-Mee phone is for. Keeping children safe by helping to teach both…
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Nerd And Normal | AI Entering Into Every Part Of Our Lives
Matthew and Gareth discussed the impact of AI on creativity and copyright. They expressed concerns about the New South Wales government sharing data with the ACCC, potential hacking risks, and the unauthorised use of authors' works in AI databases. The limitations and ethical concerns of AI,...
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Nerd and Normal | Google adding their Gemini AI into every copy of Chrome and what it can do for you
Join Gareth and Matthew as they look into the addition of Gemini into the Chrome browser and what it can do for people that use Google services like Gmail, Youtube Google Docs and how it will affect your use of the internet into the future. Next week on Nerd and Normal we will be looking at AI in...
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Nerd and Normal Episode 1 | Windows 10 end of life and what it means for you and your computer.
The final update for security in Windows 10 is due to be released on the 14th of October 2025. After that date, if you continue to run Windows 10 you are running the risk of having your security compromised. The easiest thing is to update your computer to Windows 11. Not all computers can be...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Matthew, the Nerd, and Gareth, the Normal, talk through the world of Technology and work out what it all means.
To watch the show check it out on YouTube
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Clicks Online
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